Library Use Patterns and Information-Seeking Behaviour of College and University Students: A Comparative Empirical Study from Shivamogga District, Karnataka
Author(s): Manu S. Murthy & Dr. Bhakt Vaishali Umakant
Abstract - This study investigates the library use patterns and information-seeking behaviour of college and university students in Shivamogga District, Karnataka. Employing a descriptive and comparative survey design, data were collected from 400 respondents (300 college students and 100 university students) using a structured questionnaire with Likert-scale items. The analysis focused on frequency of visits, time spent, purpose of use, and format preferences (print versus digital)....
Keywords - Academic Libraries • Comparative Study • Digital Literacy • Information-Seeking Behaviour • Karnataka • Library Use Patterns • User-Centric Services.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.11.4.2025.2011
Cite This Article As:, Murthy,M.S. & Umakant, B.V. (2025) Library Use Patterns and Information-Seeking Behaviour of College and University Students: A Comparative Empirical Study from Shivamogga District, Karnataka. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 11(4) 392-403. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-2011 Page: 392-403 Publication Date: 24 December 2025